derblaueClaus

Congratulations to the Oilers. I guess that means they reach the playoffs now, but always get eliminated after in the first two rounds.

Yes. They are known as the four Horseman of the Apocalypse.

You mean that kind of atmosphere ? I take the friendly atmosphere in US stadiums over our so called "fan culture" here in in Europe any day.

I'm pretty sure you don't just feel like, but that we have this discussion about Kronner every year since Lidstrom left. You'd think that they would stop, at least after we shut down one of the best offenses in the NHL.....

6-4 (EN) now. It's a pity, that game would have deserved OT.

But boy did they had to fight for that goal. Sweden isn't giving them anything for free. Very entertaining second period so far.

I thought Canada got better the last few minutes of the first. It is certainly interesting to see how they respond.

Watching it too. Looks like my Germans played so bad, it lowered Canadas level of play.

My poor Germans. At least there is fellow Red Wings -Fan in the stands.

Thats the spirit. We could very well end up with the best goalie tandem in the league.

The question if Babs should return depends on how you see the teams recent performance. If it is overarchivieng you're all for Babs to return, if you feel it's underarchiving you don't. I'm somewhat on the fence. 10 years is a long time and those who say that the message of a coach directing the team for such a long time might become stale are not wrong. Add to that some decisions that can only be described as headscrathers and a part of me wouldn't mind seeing Babcock gone. Then on the other hand there is this young team in transition that makes the playoff every year and usually puts Stanley Cup favorites on the brink of elimination without a.) a legit second line center b.) a 30 goal scorer c.) a second no.1 defender d.) Cary Price like goaltending . You can question if some of these points are because of Babs coaching style and that players like Kindl or Smith could perform better under a more offensive minded coach. But you can't just disregard the fact that Babcock is heralded as one of the best if not the best coach by people that understand a lot more about hockey than I do. In the end I prefer Babs to come back but wouldn't be shocked if he leaves. It would certainly be entertaining to watch what a different coach can do with our roster.

Mike Green or, if not available, Christian Erhoff on a short term contract. If we keep Babs I don't have the slightest doubt, that Green will learn how to play defense pretty fast. Because Mule is very likely done I'd also resign Cole if his injury allows him to play a full season next year. We badly need a(nother) powerforward.

Per Khan : That doesn't sound good at all. Going into Game 7 without our only legit No.1 defender would be devastating.

Pics or it didn't happen.

Really proud of this team. They didn't give Tampa much room and where the better team this series. We'll come back next year stronger and more experienced. Watch out NHL !

Of course. Well Tampa got the Lucky bounces the Wings didn't get tonight.

Oh f***.

Dumbest rule ever....nice kill there.

Are you ready for the third guys and gals ? Bring it !

Wings just need to be patient and don't press it too hard. They have Tampa on the brink, now finish them !

Everthings fine, just the finish is lacking. And I probably need a long vacation to get over this game......

Wow. What a game !

And very quietly Smith is playing the best game of this career so far.